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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
Kaposia Park
South St. Paul Parks and Recreation
1028 Wilde Ave, South St. Paul, MN
 
 

Overview
The 85-acre Kaposia Park is located in South St. Paul and provides some of the most visually pleasing property in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Kaposia Park is a quiet park despite being next to the busy Hwy 52. Somewhat hidden, Kaposia Park provides nice place to get away from the city.

Activities: The park features an enclosed log pavilion, complete with rest rooms and kitchen area, a picnic shelter, horseshoe pits, sand volleyball, playground area, tennis courts and disc golf.

Hours: Please call for more information.

Contact Information: Call the South St. Paul Parks and Recreation Department at (651) 306-3690

 

 
 
 
Itasca, Headwaters of the Mississippi River  

Did You Know?
At Lake Itasca, the river is so shallow, children can walk across the Mississippi. Between Governor Nicholls Wharf and Algiers Point in New Orleans, the Mississippi is more than 200 feet deep.

Last Updated: January 27, 2009 at 09:35 EST